Is Cohousing a Good Fit for You?
6 Good Reasons for Cohousing Living
Not sure if cohousing is for you? Here are a few good reasons for considering why cohousing is trending all over the world.
#1 - Saving Time and Money
Cohousing is an efficient way to live. Informal sharing of shopping (e.g. sharing a large pack of toilet paper or a large bag of romaine from Costco), sharing small appliances and tools and group activities make cohousing cost effective and each household owns less stuff. The compact homes at Ravens Crossing Cohousing were designed to save money in heating and cooling.
#2 - Flexibility and Support
It takes a village to raise a child (or to do anything really). Most of us could use a little help when needed. In cohousing there are the opportunities for children to be mentored by adults that may volunteer with a variety of skills and educational backgrounds. Support and check-ins can make a huge difference in our daily lives (e.g. a ride to the airport, pick up at the ferry or car pooling to shopping or events).
#3 - Sustainable Living
We adopted a green living construction for our building and an eco-friendly lifestyle. Ravens Crossing Cohousing is located within walking distance to all the amenities Sidney has to offer, that means less driving. Our homes are built to “Build Green-Gold” standard, lowering ongoing costs and reducing our consumption of non-renewable resources. Solar panels on our roof have been installed to match our living "green" intention.
#4 - Better Health and Security
In Ravens, we give back; we look out for each other, so people feel safer and more secure than in a traditional neighborhood. People have a greater sense of well-being and quality of life in a cohousing environment. Living in community with multiple age groups, you will find that the community is stimulating, both intellectually and emotionally, which offer greater opportunities to get involved, contribute and stay active.
#5 - Shared Amenities
Cohousing makes it easier to share resources. At Ravens Crossing Cohousing our shared amenities include a large kitchen, multi-purpose dining area, multi-use spaces, bike storage, guest rooms for overnight friends and family, office space, roof top patio, gardens, and laundry facilities.
#6 - Still Here?
If you have read this far, you are probably interested in cohousing. Please explore our website further or register yourself using the form in "I'm Interested List" page under "Rental or Sale".
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